Paramedics 'not as stretched' under revamped rosters

Ambulance Victoria says it is pleased that it appears changes to its rosters have eased the pressure on paramedics in Bendigo.

Workloads for ambulance officers emerged as a major issue in central Victoria last year.

Ambulance Employees Australia raised concern last year about the number of shifts going unfilled in the Bendigo region and how that increased the pressure on staff.

In response, Ambulance Victoria changed its roster to boost services at night and on weekends.

Regional manager Kevin Masci says the move has proved beneficial.

"Certainly overnight and on weekends was a huge issue for us previously and that certainly is a benefit to us that we've got more resources overnight and weekends and we're not as stretched during those times," he said.

Mr Masci says response times have remained the same.

The union says it still believes more resources are needed in central Victoria.